What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to St Albans City?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to St Albans City is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to St Albans City?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to St Albans City is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and St Albans City?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to St Albans City station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Albans City station via Temp Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and St Albans City?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to St Albans City. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at St Albans City via Stratford and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to St Albans City?

The distance between Chelmsford and St Albans City is 52 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to St Albans City without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to St Albans City without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £25 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to St Albans City?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Chelmsford to St Albans City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to St Albans City bus from?

Chelmsford to St Albans City bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to St Albans City train from?

Chelmsford to St Albans City train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to St Albans City?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to St Albans City is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Chelmsford to St Albans City bus arrive?

Chelmsford to St Albans City bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Temp Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to St Albans City train arrive?

Chelmsford to St Albans City train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to St Albans City?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to St Albans City is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Chelmsford to St Albans City.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to St Albans City?

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Where can I stay near St Albans City?

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Chelmsford to St Albans City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to St Albans City by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to St Albans Citytrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 14m
£25–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to St Albans City stationbus 724
2h 44m
£2–3
Drive 40.4 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to St Albans Citycar 40.4 mi
55 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to St Albans Citytaxi 40.4 mi
55 min
£260–320

Chelmsford to St Albans City by train

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Distance: 51.7 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and St Albans City, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to St Albans City via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Albans City station via Temp Bus Station in around 2h 44m.

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